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Overall Rating: 68/100 · 318,000 veterans (6% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax since 2022. All military retirement pay completely exempt with no age restrictions, income limits, or phase-outs.
0.85% average effective rate
Up to $100
No sales tax exemptions for veterans. State sales tax rate is 7% with no local add-ons.
$58,000
VA Medical Center
1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 554-0000
Primary care, mental health, surgery (general, orthopedic, vascular), cardiology, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, women's health, prosthetics, spinal cord injury, infectious disease, PTSD treatment, substance abuse, homeless veteran services, hospice, pain management, 24/7 emergency department
State Tuition Waiver
Children and stepchildren of veterans with service-connected death or disability, or Purple Heart recipients. Veteran parent must have Indiana as home of record at enlistment OR resided in Indiana at least 5 years before student applies.
4-year value: $50,000
Median Home
$220,000
1BR Rent
$650/mo
COL Index
91
Unemployment
3.8%
Major employers: BAE Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, General Motors, Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, Steel Dynamics
Pros: VA medical center on-site, affordable housing ($220K median), strong defense contractor presence, solid veteran community (22,000+ in county), low property taxes (0.82%), 122nd Fighter Wing nearby
Cons: Cold, snowy winters (35+ inches), limited cultural amenities vs Indianapolis, ranked #85 nationally for veterans, smaller job market, limited public transportation
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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